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When choosing a restaurant, ban- the way of creating the most spe- visitors. This space often is select-
quet facility or special event cial events possible. ed over other similarly sized facil-
venue with the goal of providing ities because of its dramatic
attendees with a fine dining Groups hosting upscale events atmosphere and upscale feel.
experience, planners not only expect top-notch customer serv-
want the highest quality of food, ice, which Breilmaier said the Ginger Bickley, director of cater-
but a striking presentation and National Constitution Center ing for Max & Me, said that a
an alluring ambience, as well. delivers. Once a client chooses “small plates” approach is very
the venue, she said that her staff popular right now, whether
After all, the onsite staff can turn does everything possible to make they’re passed or served as
what might otherwise be consid- their event a success, providing action items on a station. “It gives
ered a fairly ordinary dinner into guidance and support along the guests an opportunity to sample
a “red carpet” event with imagina- way. Breilmaier also said the staff a variety of cuisine while min-
tive themes, all the right touches works closely with vendors to gling,” she said. “Due to budget
and lots of ingenuity. make sure everything is executed concerns given the state of the
as planned. current economy, our corporate
The National Constitution Center clients especially are relying on
(NCC), for example, works hand- Three major event spaces at the the ‘classics’ of cheese displays,
in-hand with its exclusive in- NCC can be utilized for upscale carving stations and Viennese
house caterer, Max & Me dining, the most popular of tables.”
Catering. According to Kellie which is the Grand Hall
Breilmaier, director of facility Overlook. This space hosts formal Bickley said Max & Me has
rentals for NCC, for certain clients sit-down dinners for 40 to 300 catered to several big gala events
who host fundraisers, donor guests. An extremely versatile this year, but the most prestigious
events and significant anniver- space with a spectacular view of was the Liberty Medal Awards
saries or milestones, while they Independence Mall, it is perfect dinner. Steven Spielberg was the
are aware of the current econo- for corporate groups seeking to recipient, and the guest list was
my, they’re not letting that get in impress executives or out-of-town equally impressive. “Max & Me
by Lenora Kruk-Mullanaphy
Mid-Atlantic EVENTS Magazine 23
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